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calcium
Mar 15, 2011 7:33:23 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 7:33:23 GMT -5
do ferrets need calcium for their poops or is it more internal?
the vet said not to give pebbles any bone or eggshells for awhile, since she had surgery about 2 weeks ago. we believe it is helicobactor,(ulcers?) so she's on a three medications twice a day until the 24.
but I'm wondering what i can do for the mean time, since i know ferrets need a high calcium, so what would be a good subsitute instead?
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calcium
Mar 15, 2011 9:01:29 GMT -5
Post by Sherry on Mar 15, 2011 9:01:29 GMT -5
It's for both, actually. But she should be fine for a couple of weeks. Mine went 6+ weeks without anything like that during their initial transition.
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Mar 15, 2011 9:55:24 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 9:55:24 GMT -5
ok. thanks. i wasn't sure how long they could go without it.
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Mar 15, 2011 10:26:25 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 10:26:25 GMT -5
Calcium is more for internal needs than anything. Just like it humans, it's necessary to keep bones strong and for a lot of different cellular components. A good way to monitor how much calcium you give is to watch the stools - too firm, reduce calcium. Too soft, up it a bit.
Deficiencies take a while to build up, so your baby should be good. Hope she is feeling better soon!
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calcium
Apr 12, 2011 18:59:03 GMT -5
Post by joan on Apr 12, 2011 18:59:03 GMT -5
You could probably add a bit of bone meal to make up for the missing bones and eggshells, as that would provide the correct balance of minerals without being hard on the gastrointestinal system.
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